Committees

A vast amount of what is accomplished by ACNM is due to the volunteer efforts of CNMs and CMs across the country who contribute their expertise, energy, time, and perspective to the work of these groups. The brief description of each committee which follows is for information and to encourage participation in an area that suits individual CNM/CM interests and talents. For more information, read ACNM Fact Sheet "An Overview of Divisions and Committees". To volunteer for a committee or division, use the Volunteer Application.

Click here to access the template for a Committee Standing Rules of Procedure (SROP).Click here to access the template for a Caucus Standing Rules of Procedure (SROP).Click here to access the template for a Taskforce-Workgroup Standing Rules of Procedure (SROP).

The Archives Committee maintains and preserves material of historical significance to the College for reference by members, midwifery students, and individual researchers approved by the Board. These materials are maintained in the National Library of Medicine. Chair:Cecilia Jevitt, CNM, PhD

The Bylaws Committee facilitates the work of the ACNM and maintains congruence with the Bylaws of the College by review of: College Standing Rules of Procedure, Chapter Standing Rules of Procedure, proposed bylaw amendments, and other documents as requested by the ACNM Board of Directors.Chair: Connie Swentek, CNM, MSN, FACNM

To strengthen the profession of midwifery in the United States through various means, including, but not limited to, assisting midwives to establish Boards of Midwifery and establish mechanisms for licensure of Certified Midwives (CMs) in their states. The goal of these activities is to support midwifery as a distinct profession, to open the profession to more individuals of diverse backgrounds, and to encourage more individuals to become credentialed as CNM/CMs, thus leading to a greater number of practicing CNM/CMs.Chair:Karen Jefferson, LM, CM

The Midwives-PAC is a political action committee formed by ACNM in 2000 for the purpose of soliciting voluntary contributions from ACNM members that can be distributed strategically as campaign contributions to federal legislators. Its mission is to raise the voice of midwifery in Congress by supporting federal legislators who have demonstrated an understanding, interest, and commitment to the views, goals, and initiatives of our membership organization.Chair:Jennifer Jagger, CNM

The Government Affairs Committee serves as a forum for policy
coordination from the divisions and helps to implement ACNM's advocacy
goals related to midwifery practice and women's health by carrying out
strategies on a national level. The Government Affairs Committee also
coordinates the mobilization of grassroots efforts by ACNM's membership,
ensuring that our direct political action is both enthusiastic and effective.

The Midwives of Color Committee recruits and retains persons of diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds to the profession of midwifery, provides educational preparation to the ACNM Membership, which will develop respect for cultural variations, and increases awareness and responsiveness among ACNM members to maternal/child health care issues affecting people of color.Chair: Heather Clarke, CNM